Ovarian cysts are the most common cause of small ovarian growths in women of childbearing age.1 They are commonly seen in women who:
- Are between the ages of 20 and 35.
- Smoke. Smokers are twice as likely to have ovarian cysts as nonsmokers.1
- Are being treated for infertility with medications such as clomiphene citrate (for example, Clomid or Serophene).
- Have endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), or bulimia.
Credits
| Author | Sandy Jocoy, RN |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman, MATC |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Last Updated | November 10, 2008 |
Author:Sandy Jocoy, RN
Last Updated: 11/10/2008
